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New railway timepiece marks new beginning for Britain’s railway and celebrates 200 years of trains
Today, Network Rail and partners across the Government and railway industry marked the launch of the railway’s first national clock design for over 50 years*, at London Bridge station.
“I’m Fine” – The Silent Struggle of Gen Z’s Mental Health
- 78% of Gen Z say they’ve found it hard to speak up about mental health, compared to just 31% of Baby Boomers
- 9 in 10 Brits admit they brush off their mental health struggles with statements like “I’m tired”
- Network Rail and Mental Health Innovations unite for World Mental Health Day, breaking the silence around mental health
National & regional news
Network Rail announces completion of work on first phase of North West electrification
Electric trains will be able to run between Manchester Airport and Scotland from December 2013, Network Rail said today, as it announced completion of the first phase of the £400m North West electrification programme.
Rail line at Hatfield & Stainforth reopens
Passenger and freight trains are once again running through Hatfield & Stainforth. The railway was forced to close after a spoil heap slip at Hatfield Colliery and engineers have relocated approximately one million cubic metres of material in order to restore services.
Network Rail on track for Hatfield & Stainforth line re-opening
Passengers will be able to get a train through Hatfield & Stainforth on Monday 8 July. Work to restore the line is progressing as planned with engineers working around the clock to hand back the railway on time. Freight and passenger trains will recommence service through Hatfield & Stainforth from 5am.
HS2 will form heart of re-shaped railway for Britain, says Network Rail
Network Rail has today welcomed the Government’s announcement on the proposed route of HS2 phase 2 as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform both the railway and connectivity in this country.
Network Rail’s plans for faster, more frequent rail services across the North
Councillors and business leaders from across Manchester and Salford last night viewed Network Rail’s plans for improved rail travel in the North. At an event in the Museum of Science and Industry, the new Ordsall Chord, a scheme to connect Manchester’s Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria stations, was unveiled to stakeholders ahead of this week’s public consultation.
COUNTDOWN TO SHUT DOWN
Stalybridge station to close for nine days as £20m project nears completion
NETWORK RAIL LAUNCHES BIGGEST EVER CONSULTATION IN GREATER MANCHESTER
· Vision for rail in the North set out by road show of exhibition events across region
· Consultation for Ordsall Chord launched today at MOSI
· Thousands expected to attend and give their views on plans
· Faster, more frequent services and upgraded stations on the horizon
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